Good TV card for Media Center?

[BluePhaze]

I am trying to find a good TV card for my box that will work with media center.
Hopefully one that will work with Vista Media Center when it ships. I have no experience with tv cards and appreciate any input.

Thanks,
James

 

[Shooks]

i have a hauppage 500MCE and it works great, two tuners so you can watch and record at the same time

 

[BluePhaze]

Thanks much for the info. I will look into it!

Thanks,
James

 

[Childs]

Originally posted by: Shooks
i have a hauppage 500MCE and it works great, two tuners so you can watch and record at the same time

Or even better, record two shows at once, and watch an already recorded show. I have two PVR-250s that do the same thing. Will upgrade to 2 500MCEs in a bit.

 

[jdkick]

It depends on what you're trying to do. If you just want something with decent output and video support, ATI's x1600 line is somewhat favourable due to the AVIVO technology. It's also a decent gaming card for when the urge strikes. If you're looking something that's more of a PVR solution then you'll want a card that can do hardware encoding, and Hauppauge has some decent products.

 

[Traire]

I just wish Hauppauge made a PCMCIA versions.

 

[Childs]

Originally posted by: Traire
I just wish Hauppauge made a PCMCIA versions.

They have a USB version:

http://hauppauge.com/pages/products/data_pvrusb2.html